The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 38 Farewell to Zhao Pu
A few days later, Cangzhou fully launched post-war reconstruction work, and Chai Rong and the officials of the governor's office were busy all day long.

Most of the Khitan soldiers and horses evacuated Hebei early, and the few who were too late to evacuate were defeated one after another by the troops from various vassal towns.

The areas south of Taizhou, Dingzhou, and Cangzhou in Hebei Province were basically cleared of war and were re-incorporated under the jurisdiction of the new imperial court.

In the afternoon of this day, Zhu Xiu, Fu Jinzhan, and Pan Mei were outside the west gate, bidding farewell to Zhao Pu who was about to leave.

Two sergeants wearing military robes and carrying long swords were riding on horses, waiting by the official road.

They were the personal guards of Liu Ci, the commander of Fengguo's right wing, sent to pick up Zhao Pu and go to Dezhou for a reunion.

The day before yesterday, Zhao Pu received a letter from Liu Ci, ordering him to go to Dezhou and join Fengguo's right wing army.

Liu Ci originally led his army from Qizhou, preparing to take over the defense of Cangzhou. Before he entered Cangzhou City, he received an official order, ordering him to rush to Daming Mansion to participate in the crusade against Du Chongwei, the military commander of the Returned Army to the rebels.

Liu Ci sent people to Cangzhou to summon Zhao Pu, and then led his troops to Dezhou for a temporary rest.

"I thought I would be the first to leave Cangzhou, but I didn't expect Mr. Zhao to be the first to leave Cangzhou." Zhu Xiu sighed softly.

Zhao Pu withdrew his gaze from the top of Cangzhou City and sighed with some nostalgia: "For more than half a year, I have invested countless efforts in Cangzhou, first helping Madam Fu to defend the city three times, and then helping the Tianxiong Army in the five-day bloody battle. Now I finally endure When the war subsided, I was unable to stay and participate in reconstruction and restore people's livelihood. It really makes me unwilling to accept it!"

Zhu Xiu and Fu Jinzhan both smiled bitterly.

Pan Mei said in a loud voice, "Old Zhao, you are hypocritical! The Khitan bastards have retreated, and the battle here in Cangzhou is over. Repairing the city to appease the people is what the officials of the governor's office should do. Why are you so fussy? Just leave when it's time to leave, why don't you be unwilling to do so! There's a war going on in Daming Mansion, and it would have been me, Lao Pan, who would have run away long ago!"

Zhao Pu blew his beard and stared in anger, and couldn't help scolding: "You know nothing!"

Pan Mei picked her nose to show disdain.

Zhu Xiu squinted at Pan Mei. Of course, this rough and reckless guy couldn't understand Zhao Pu's thoughts.

Now is the time when warriors rule the country, and the status of civilian officials in the military is low.

What's more, Zhao Puzhi is not in the military, he only wants to take charge of civil affairs and do some practical things in the local area.

Although Liu Ci valued him, the role he could play when he went to Fengguo Youxiang Army and fought with the army was really limited. It was far less fulfilling than staying in Cangzhou and participating in civil affairs work.

In essence, this is a conflict between a person's hobbies, work achievements, and the real environment.

Zhao Pu originally wanted to ask Chai Rong to intercede on his behalf, but unfortunately Chai Rong declined.

Liu Ci and Guo Wei were old friends, and Chai Rong had to call him Shibo, not wanting Liu Ci to misunderstand him. Chai Rong was suspected of poaching.

Zhao Pu was a little disappointed. He had been in charge of the work of the governor's office for more than half a year, but in the end he was still a dispensable person.

Fu Jinzhan admired Zhao Pu very much and said comfortingly: "Mr. Zhao, please take it easy. General Liu is a man who cherishes talents and loves them. He is also a famous general in our dynasty. He will definitely make good use of his talents and will not let his pearls become dusty."

"Thank you Madam Fu." Zhao Pugong cupped his hands with a wry smile on his face.

Liu Ci is indeed a brave general who is good at conquering and fighting, but he also has a common problem as a warrior. He does not pay much attention to people's livelihood and government affairs, and sometimes he makes the mistake of looking down on scribes.

A versatile civil and military man like Chai Rong, who can run an army on horseback and bring peace to the people when dismounted, is very rare among generals in the world.

More importantly, Chai Rong understands the importance of civil affairs. Since he entered Cangzhou City, he has spent a lot of energy and time personally presiding over civil affairs work. Zhao Pu sees this and sincerely admires him, and has some expectations for working under Chai Rong. .

It's a pity that Chai Rong didn't show much sympathy for his departure.

Zhao Pu twirled his short beard and looked at Zhu Xiu in front of him with a complicated expression, and he felt a little jealous in his heart.

In the face of Zhu Xiu's great achievements in frightening the Khitans away with a shocking blast of black fire and thunder, and using celestial phenomena to help Chai Rong strengthen his confidence to stay in Cangzhou City, the hard work he put in for Cangzhou seems not worth mentioning.

Zhu Xiu shined so brightly that Chai Rong could not see the talents and contributions of others.

Time is also destiny, Zhao Pu secretly sighed, collected his emotions, and said with a sincere smile: "Zhu Shaolang will serve under Chai Yashuai in the future. With Zhu Shaolang's talents, he will definitely rise to the top! See you in the future, maybe Zhu Shaolang will have a higher official position than Zhao. I’ll ask Shaolang Zhu to take care of me when the time comes!”

Zhu Xiu curled her lips and cupped her hands and said, "Mr. Zhao, don't tease me. In two days, I will leave south to find my relatives in Haozhou."

"Then I wish Zhu Shaolang's family safety and an early reunion!" Zhao Pu smiled casually.

Zhu Xiuqian smiled and returned the gift, muttering in his heart, I don't know where my relatives in this life are, and I'm afraid I have no chance to accept your good words.

Looking at the sky, it was time to set off. Zhao Pu suddenly said: "We are about to leave, and I don't know when we will meet again. Why don't Zhu Shaolang give me a poem, so that we can meet each other in Cangzhou?" "Giving you a poem?" Zhu Xiu said. He scratched his bald head, looked embarrassed, and glanced at the smiling Zhao Pu. Old Pan was right, this guy was really a bit pretentious.

Fu Jinzhan pursed his lips and smiled, looking at him with almond-shaped eyes, vaguely expecting.

Zhu Xiu didn't want to show timidity in front of the beauty, so she pretended to be deep in thought, her head spinning rapidly.

"Mr. Zhao, I forgive you. I was not prepared for the next moment. I wrote the poem in a hurry for fear that it would be difficult for you to read it. But here are two sentences that I can give to you."

Zhao Pu twisted his beard and smiled: "It's okay, Mr. Zhu, I'm all ears."

Zhu Xiu cleared her throat, cut her hands behind her back, looked at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and said leisurely: "I am not surprised by the favor or disgrace, just watch the flowers blooming and falling in front of the court; I have no intention of leaving or leaving, just follow the clouds rolling in the sky."

Zhao Pu's hand twirling his beard froze, his face gradually became dazed, and he kept reciting these two sentences in a low voice with his lips pursed.

Fu Jinzhan's beautiful eyes became brighter, and in just a few crosses, it actually flowed through her heart like a clear spring, and her limbs felt cool and transparent.

Pan Mei picked her nose, opened her mouth lazily and yawned, glanced at the eldest lady and Lao Zhao, as for that, just a few words?I, Lao Pan, can say hundreds or even thousands of sentences in a day, why don’t I see you like this?

Zhao Pu felt that he was hit by an inexplicable emotion deep in his heart. He lowered his head and his eyes were slightly red and moist.

These two sentences were extremely appropriate to his current state of mind.

"Could it be that Mr. Zhu has the ability to spy on people's hearts?" Zhao Pu wiped the corners of his eyes, his voice trembled, and he sighed.

Zhu Xiu smiled slightly, bowed and bowed: "I hit it off with you, sir. Maybe this is fate! Take care, sir, we will see you again in the future!"

Zhao Pu took a deep breath and bowed before saying goodbye: "Zhao has learned the lesson! Everyone, please take good care of me and say goodbye!"

Zhao Pu got on his horse and rode away, bursts of laughter accompanied by the sound of horse hooves, gradually drifting away.

Two sergeants followed.

Fu Jinzhan smiled approvingly and said: "Two words can untie the knot in Zhao Pu's heart. Zhu Xiu, I really belong to you!"

When Zhu Xiu received Fu Meiren's compliment, she felt her tail raised to the sky, stroking her bald head and smiling from ear to ear.

Pan Mei wiped her fingers on her robe and snorted disdainfully: "Two talented people are doing all kinds of tricks! If you are really capable, just use my old Pan to compose an impromptu poem!"

Zhu Xiu glanced at him, rubbed her chin and circled around him.

Fu Jinzhan is smiling.

For a moment, Zhu Xiu rolled her eyes, cleared her throat and said, "Listen up! There is a ditch in the black pine forest, and water flows all year round."

Shaking his head and muttering something, Zhu Xiu quietly moved away from Pan Mei.

Pan Mei tugged on her curly beard, muttered and repeated, her eyes widening: "Then?"

Fu Jinzhan frowned.

“I don’t see cattle or sheep coming to graze, but I see Pan Mei coming to wash her hair!”

After chanting, Zhu Xiusa ran towards the city gate.

"Wash your hair? Why should I wash my hair?" Pan Mei was stunned and confused.

Fu Jinzhan suddenly realized, his face was dyed red, and he stamped his feet in shame and annoyance: "Zhu Xiu! You're chanting these obscene tunes again! Please beat me!"

Fu Jinzhan quickly mounted his horse, raised his whip and chased Zhu Xiu.

Zhu Xiu looked back and was shocked. He ran as fast as he could into the city.

Mrs. Fu, why do you understand again?He is really a Taoist!admire!
"Dirty tune."

After an angry reminder from the eldest lady, Pan Mei suddenly reacted, her black face trembled, and she roared with a broken gong voice: "Boy Zhu! Don't let me catch you! I can't beat you to death!~~Wow~I'm so angry!~ "

　Crying and begging to collect tickets~~~Can’t stop~~~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)